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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maya Oppenheim

Construction awards embroiled in sexism row after featuring models in skin-tight hi-vis costumes

The outfits provoked condemnation online - (On The Tools)

The organisers of a construction industry event have been accused of sexualising women “as eye candy” after photos emerged of models in tight hi-vis jumpsuits standing on stilts at their award ceremony.

The head of industry website On The Tools apologised for what he labelled a “f*** up” after the outfits worn at the 21 November event provoked a backlash on the work-focused social media platform LinkedIn.

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